Lushi has the rich natural resource of oak, which is the best raw material for Shiitake production. In recent years, it has been appealed by local government that local farmers are encouraged to develop Shiitake production, as well as protect green resources. Recently, mushroom farmers crush branches into powder, and bagging them as compost for mushroom cultivation. It is quite successful and contributes to mushroom development of energy saving.
At present, Shiitake compost is in the peak production season. After qualified as national Shiitake quality and safety demonstration zone in 2014, Shiitake has been promoted as standardization and scale production. It is predicted that the production scale of Shiitake industry could reach more than 60 million bags.